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National forest lake

Sherwood Lake

Greenbrier County, West Virginia

Sherwood Lake is in the Monongahela National Forest in Greenbrier County near Neola. It is the largest lake in the forest and has a campground and boat rentals.

N0.5 mi
Air temp in Neola, WV Not available right now.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area161 acres
Max depth20 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsElectric motors only

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Muskellunge●●○○○

Tiger muskie are reported

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Lake Sherwood Recreation Area rampRamp
    Boat ramp in the recreation area. Boathouse rents jon boats, kayaks and canoes from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 304-640-2335.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WV DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Sherwood Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Plan on a trolling motor or paddle, since gas motors are not allowed.
  • The lake is shallow, so fish near weeds and cover.
  • Rentals are seasonal, so bring your own boat in spring and fall.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.